THE BEGINNING OR THE END A Discussion with Author Greg Mitchell by Michael Barson Barson 1) Given the tragic aftermath of the two atomic bombs dropped on Japan in August of 1945— actions that soon would lead to MGM’s decision to film “The Beginning or the End”—were you surprised to discover in your research […]
Category Archives: Interviews
Five Questions with Michael Brandman, the author of STEALTH: A Buddy Steel short story {e-Book}
With Michael Barson 1) You’ve written three Buddy Steel novels to go along with the three best-selling Jesse Stone novels you wrote several years ago following the death of your good friend Robert B. Parker… In writing “Stealth” as a short story, how did you approach the writing versus what you do for a […]
Interview with Jeanne Stanton
Interview with Jeanne Stanton TSM: When did you first decide to be a writer? JS: Writing is something I’ve done since childhood. I had a poem published in Scholastic magazine when I was in eighth grade and in college I wrote poetry and stories and contributed to the campus literary magazine. I became a […]
Words, Words, Words—The Man Behind the Curtain
Words, Words, Words—The Man Behind the Curtain Andrea Camilleri’s hardboiled detective mysteries featuring Inspector Montalbano have been one of my favorites since reading the first, “The Shape of Water.” Along with many other fans, I eagerly awaited the next one each year (sometimes more than one per year!) to immerse myself in these cleverly […]
An Exclusive with Christina McDonald
An Exclusive with Christina McDonald Christina McDonald is a USA Today bestselling author. The Night Olivia Fell (Simon & Schuster/Gallery Books) has been optioned for television by a major Hollywood studio and her second book, Behind Every Lie, is available now. Her writing has been featured in The Sunday Times, Dublin, USAToday.com, and Expedia. Originally […]
Dr. Phibes Rises Again: An Exclusive with William Goldstein
Dr. Phibes Rises Again: An Exclusive with William Goldstein 1. How has Phibes changed with time? Dr. Phibes has expanded into two Dr. Phibes Book Series and evolved from his 19th Century (and still Victorian) London Town into an AI-driven 21st Century Gotham. In our brand new Dr. Phibes book and series; “DR. PHIBES THE […]
Interview with Lawrence H. Levy: “I’m at an age where the money isn’t as important as telling my story the right way.”
Interview with Lawrence H. Levy: “I’m at an age where the money isn’t as important as telling my story the right way.” AFG: How did the whole entertainment industry work start for you? LL: I started out wanting to be an actor, and after college I studied at the Neighborhood Playhouse with Sanford Meisner […]
Interview with John Grisham
Interview with John Grisham For the last thirty years, the term legal thriller has been synonymous with John Grisham. Credited with single-handedly popularizing the genre, he has inspired scores of other authors and, in the process, has become both a commercial and critical success. With more than forty books to his name, more than […]
Michael Sherborne on “The Haunted Ceiling” by H.G. Wells
Michael Sherborne on “The Haunted Ceiling” by H.G. Wells (We had a chance to chat with Professor Michael Sherborne about “The Haunted Ceiling” an unpublished story by H.G. Wells which we’re publishing in the holiday issue of the Strand Magazine. Professor Sherborne was kind enough to share his expertise with us and speculate on why […]
The Strand interview with J.S. Monroe, author of The Last Thing She Remembers
The Strand interview with J.S. Monroe, author of The Last Thing She Remembers How long after writing Find Me did the idea for The Last Thing She Remembers start to make its way into your head? Find Me was a new genre for me. Up until that point, I’d been writing spy thrillers and I wanted to […]
Chris Pavone discusses upcoming thriller: The Paris Diversion
The Strand had a chance to sit down with Chris Pavone to find out the thought process behind his new thriller novel, The Paris Diversion, released on May 7. When it comes to accolades, Chris Pavone has experienced a variety of riches. From ranking on the New York Times Bestseller list to being honored with an Edgar […]
Rob Paulsen and Voice Lessons: Iconic Characters
Over the course of his career, voice actor Rob Paulsen has helped give life to some of television’s most iconic characters. Whether it’s Yakko from Animaniacs, Pinky from Pinky and the Brain, Raphael from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, or over 250 other characters, odds are you’ve most likely heard his voice at some point. His […]